Grand jury probes Lindbergh kidnapping case
Hunterdon county April grand jury is sworn and begins consideration of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Attorney General Stevens will present all information in the case while Justice Trenchard instructs on kidnapping statutes as the jury convenes in Flemington. A mysterious green sedan and a green town car figure in new leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
Hunterdon County
Lindbergh
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Trenchard
William H. Stevens
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hopewell
Lee
Hunt Toay
Greenwich
Conn
Col
Sourland Mountain
A A. Lindbergh, Jr
Floyd Miller Acquitted in Clarke County Attack Case
Floyd Miller was found not guilty in Clarke County Circuit Court after a circumstantial trial jury waived. Prosecutor F M Wray led the case with defense by James P Reardon as witnesses testified behind a cleared courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Floyd Miller
Woodward Farm
Here
Clarke County
James P. Reardon
Winchester
Commonwealth
F. M. Wray
Williams
Democratic Jefferson Day Dinner Speakers List
Speeches at the Jefferson Day dinner in the Willard Hotel Washington will be broadcast by the National Broadcasting Company. A large audience is expected as the program airs at 10 p.m. with Harry F. Byrd of Virginia opening, followed by Governor Roosevelt of New York Governor Ritchie of Maryland Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois and James M. Cox of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hotel
Washington
National Broadcasting Company
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Roosevelt
New York
Ritchie
Maryland
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
James M. Cox
Ohio
JOE LENTER DIES IN CHICAGO AT 63
Capitalist and turfman Joseph Leiter known as a grain trader died in Chicago after a heart attack and pneumonia at age 63. He long frequented Clarke and Loudoun stables and owned Prince d Amour, a gray gelding, and a large racing stable. Funeral will be held in Washington with burial at Oak Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Leiter
Virginia
Chicago
Louisiana
Lakeshore Drive
Mr. Leiter
Clarke
Loudoun Counties
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Kentmere Stud
Boyce
Clarke County
New Orleans
Gilpin
P. D.” Armour
Joseph
Levi Leiter
Marshall
Harvard
Leiter
America
Bayou St. John
Fair Grounds
Prince Hotspur
St. John’s Church
Washington, D. C
St. Chrysostom’s Church
Oa Creek Cemetery
Washingon
Sale adjourned indefinitely due to illness
Due to illness of S. B. Cooper the sale advertised for April 13 is adjourned indefinitely. J. P. Reardon trustee. Holoproof Hosiery and Carter's undergarments new in style and low in price at Moling and Catherine's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Cooper
J. P. Reardon
Carter
Moling and Cather
Death of Mrs Sallie Mayo Cameron in Philadelphia
Mrs. Sallie Mayo Cameron widow of Col. Bennehan Cameron of Raleigh N C and daughter of Peter H Mayo of Richmond died at Philadelphia Presby terian Hospital after months of illness Funeral planned in Hillsboro N C with Clarke county attendees including Roland Mitchell and George Burwell Jr Survivors include two daughters Mrs John La Bouisse and Miss Isabella M Cameron and sister Mrs Thomas Nelson Carter The Mayo family home Powhatan near Millwood was donated to the Diocese of Virginia for episcopal offices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Mayo Cameron
Col
Bennehan Cameron
Raleigh
N. C
Peter H. Mayo
Richmond
Powhatan
Clarke County
Presbyterian Hospital
Philadelphia
Millwood
Hillsboro
Cameron
Roland G. Mitchell
George Burwell
Agnes Page
William Beverley
Winchester
Isabella Burwell
John la Bouisse
Isabella M. Cameron
Charlotte
Thomas Nelson Carter
Protestant Episcopal Church
Virginia
Mayo
Showdown on U S Salary Slash Looms
Washington reports an early showdown on federal pay cuts as the American Federation of Labor denounces the move. President Hoover convenes the House economy committee to discuss a $200,000,000 plus savings for the next fiscal year and wage cut plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Hoover
House
House Rules Committee
Federation of Labor
William Green
White House
Tax Reduction Plan Spreads Across Virginia Counties
Counties across Virginia move to reduce road and school levies under a state tax relief program. Franklin cuts 1.10 per hundred with 30 cents to retire debt and 10 cents to schools. Prince Edward and Farmville residents see substantial reductions. Sussex supports at least 40 cents, Prince George drops to 1.60 to 1.75, and most Spotsylvania districts gain from the plan while Lovington remains debt-bound. Princess Anne and other counties respond favorably. Arlington's stance remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Board of Supervisors
Prince Edward
Assembly
Farmville
Romnenburg
Sussex
Sussex County
Prince George
Spotssylvania
Lovingston
Arlington County
Arlington
York
Charles City
New Kent
Gloucester
Matthews
Princess Anne
Ways To Prevent Accidents Held At Local Plant
A meeting will be held this evening at 8 o clock in the Virginia Woolen Company office to discuss industrial accident prevention. The Virginia Manufacturers Association directs the event, in cooperation with the Industrial Commission of Virginia, inviting all local manufacturers to attend. W Nelson Page H B McCormac and N H Carpenter Jr act as state association representatives arranging the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Woolen Company
Virginia Manufacturers Association
Industrial Commission of Virginia
W. Nelson Page
H. B. McCormac
N. H. Carpenter, Jr
State Association
Middletown Milling Company Charter Granted
The Virginia State Corporation Commission granted a certificate of incorporation to the Middletown Milling Company, with capital stock between $8,000 and $10,000 and a par value of $50. Officers for the first year are M. H. Rhodes president, E. L. Humston vice president, E. M. Funk secretary treasurer, with H. B. Kline and J. J. Pickeral on the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Middletown Milling Company
Frederick County
Ofice
M. H. Rhodes
E. L. Humston
E. M. Funk
H. B. Kline
J. J. Pickeral
Ridgeway and Fred C Inquel Spl? Loading Sheer cd 14th
Fragmentary OCR notes show names Fred C and Ridgeway with a reference to loading sheer and a date-like cue 14th. The text is incomplete and lacks a clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheer
Ip l
Fred C
Ridgeway
Auction Sale of Household Effects of Washington
All household effects of William R. Washington deceased to be sold at two o'clock Saturday afternoon April 16 at No 115 West Leicester Street. Terms cash. Duvall & Dunn, Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Washington
West Leicester Street
Duvall & Dunn
Washington in Parade: Trail of the Pink Petals Honoring Father of the Country
An entire parade section will depict George Washington's youth as a surveyor for Lord Fairfax, his frontier militia service, and his Winchester connection, culminating with his Virginia House of Burgesses role. The tribute aligns with the Washington Bicentennial across the Shenandoah Valley during the Apple Blossom Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Thomas Lord Fairfax
Virginia House of Burgesses
John N. G. Finley
Washington
Finley
Katherine Glass Green
H. B. McCormac
Garland Ee Quarles
John F. Rodman
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Epi
Lord Fairfax
Braddock
Fort Duquesne
House of Burgesses
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Foreman In Martinsburg West Virginia
Funeral services for Mrs Ida V Foreman wife of Frank C Foreman prominent Martinsburg resident were held at Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon with Rev S R Diehl and Rev A M Gluck officiating. Burial followed at Green Hill. Active pallbearers included H B McCormac Winchester W M Boltz J W Thornton H H Rutherford Harry Smith T W Martin H H Emmett and G W F Mullis. Honorary pallbearers were W H Thomas Co G Smith W F McAneny P W Leiter T L Dunn W W Westfall Dr E B Chamberlain Lacey I Rice Shirley Carter J B Potter and L F Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Ida V. Foreman
Frank C. Foreman
Winchester Avenue
Presbyterian Church
S. R. Diehl
A. M. Gluck
Green Hill
H. B. McCormac
Winchester
W. M Boltz
J. W. Thornton
H. H Rutherford
Harry Smith
T. W Martin
H. H. Emmett
G. W F. Mullis
W. H. Thomas Co
G. Smith
W. F. McAneny
P W. Leiter
T. L. Dunn
W. W Westfall
E. B. Chamberlain Lacey I. Rice
Shirley Carter
J. B. Potter
L. F. Cooper
Little Boy Dies of Meningitis in Chambersville Family
Ray Irwin Copenhaver aged 13 months, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Copenhaver of 25 West James street, died after several days illness from spinal meningitis. He leaves two brothers Clifton five and Louis three, mother formerly Pearl Larrick of Chambersville. Funeral at 3 pm tomorrow at parents home conducted by Rev H S Myerly. Burial Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Irwin Copenhaver
Paul Copenhaver
West James Street
Clifton
Louis
Pearl Larrick
Chambersville
H. S. Myerly
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Apple Trees Best Grades Low Prices By Liberty Fruit Corp
Standard varieties of apple trees offered at low prices by Liberty Fruit Corp. Call 485 to inquire about available stock and pricing. The notice lists sale and contact information for the orchard or nursery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libert Fruit Corp
State Tries 10 Picture Slaying of J Kahahawai
Honolulu April 12 Efforts to portray what happened behind drawn blinds at the Fortescue home January 8 in the Kahahawai killing were presented by prosecutor John C Kelley in the trial of society woman Mrs Granville Fortescue and three navy men Lieut Thomas H Massie Edward J Lord and Albert O Jones The case outlines included a drawn blinds search by two officers a revolver a bullet a Kahahawai photograph purse cap blood stains rope and recently mopped floor as evidence linking the home to the abduction and slaying of Kahahawai, though no witnesses to the shooting were named publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Honolulu
Granville Fortescue
Joseph Kahahawai
Navy
John C. Kelley
Kahahawai
Koko Head
Fortescue
Kelley
Kelly
School League To Present a Program at High School
The Stephens City Community League presents an 8 pm program on Friday April 15 at the High School auditorium. It features musical dancing and singing by local school children and a group of songs by Mme Gernsey, a famed French operatic singer. Mrs Claude B Stickley leads the league as president.
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Stephens City Community League
Mme. Gernsey
Claude B. Stickley
Dellinger Named to Fill Ward Council Vacancy
William W. Dellinger former Common Council member and resident of the first precinct of the second ward was chosen by the Democratic City Executive Committee as the party nominee for the council seat to replace the late W A Sale who died the night of the primary April 6. His name will appear on the June 14 election ballot. The committee also scheduled a April 25 Democratic convention to elect delegates to the state convention in Richmond in June.
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William W. Dellinger
Democratic City Executive Committee
W. A. Sale
Dellinger
Richmond
Mr. Sale
Ralph B. Snapp
Snapp
Thaw Leaves Hospital After Operation Recovery
Harry K Thaw the playboy of Broadway and Kenilworth estate owner near Stephenson left Winchester Memorial Hospital for his county home. He remained in a sling for his right arm from an automobile accident near Frederick Maryland over a month ago.
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Harry K. Thaw
Broadway
Kenilworth
Stephenson
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Danville Captain Lea cites death deposition on 1870 Stephens case
Danville Virginia Captain John G. Lea 87 says he gave a deposition to North Carolina authorities to be opened after his death. He hopes it will clarify who killed John W. Stephens in Yanceyville North Carolina in May 1870. The witness is said to be the last living participant in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
John G. Lea
North Carolina
John W. Stephens
Yanceyville
N. C
Lea
Stephens
Holden
Virginia Education Association District backs education program
Charlottesville area teachers endorse the state education program promoted by Dr Sidney B Hall District 1 Virginia Education Association comprising Charlottesville and seven counties urges strict economy in school spending to maximize each dollar. Attending teachers pledge continued efforts to improve professional qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Virginia
Sidney B Hall
Virginia Education Association
Murray declines to attend governors conference
Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray writes Gov. John Pollard declining attendance at the national governors conference in Richmond Virginia April 26 to 28. He cites a ban on controversial topics and says his attendance would not be justified due to divisions of opinion on questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Richmond
William H
Oklahoma
John Garland Pollard
Virginia
Martinsburg Mayoral Race Nominates Two Republicans Three Democrats
Martinsburg W Va nominees set for the semi annual primary May 9 with two Republicans and three Democrats for mayor and five council seats uncontested. Mayor Dailey seeks re election completing his first term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Chris Dailey
C. A. Thomas
Dailey
Clarke County Supervisors Cut Taxes and Fund Rest Room
Clarke County Virginia boards cut the local tax levy saving 10 to 25 cents per hundred dollars. The action coincides with Virginia State Highway Commission road takeovers. The board reduced Women's County Rest Room appropriation from 300 to 150 and approved jail improvements including cells for women and the indisposed. Board members present were John T. Lindsey chair, Clyde B. Levi, Clifton Price and John M. Fishpaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke County
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Virginia State Highway Commission
Virginia
Board of Supervisors
Apes
Battletown
Greenway
Longmarsh
General County
S. Schoete
John T. Lindsey
Clyde B. Levi
Clifton Price
John M. Fishpaw
Pistol Battle Enlivens a Day's Voting in Chicago
In Chicago on April 12 a gun battle near a south side polling place disrupted voting. Republican precinct worker Henry Hess, 65, was wounded and rushed to a hospital for emergency surgery. Democratic precinct captain Jack Kelly was arrested after claiming self defense as gunmen fled in a sedan. The clash occurred in Michael Igoe's home ward as he sought the governor nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
South Side
Henry Hess
Jack Kelly
Kelly
Michael Igoe
Candidates Must File Statements After Primary
Attention is called to the state election law provision that all persons who were candidates for the offices of mayor and council men in the recent Democratic primary are required to file a statement detailing their expenses and the character of the same with the clerk of the Corporation Count within 30 days after the primary held April 5. The statement must be itemized.
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Stevens
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Henry Breckenridge
John F. Condon
Jassie
Norfolk
H. Dobson-Peacock
Dean Dobson-Peacock
John Hughes Curtis
Guy H. Burrage
Jefferson
Joe Lenter
Mnio
Abere Ony
U. S
Middletown
Mrs. Foreman
J. Kahawwai
Posecutor
WM. Dellinger
Hospital
Hagerstown
James Maddren
Boonsboro
Baltimore
DR. Hall
Lincoln, Nebr
University of Chicago
Laufer
Field Museum
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